Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ’Schitt’s Creek’ and ’SCTV’ fame, dies at 71

Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning histrion known for comedic roles crossed the decades – from Kevin’s beleaguered ma successful “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose successful “Schitt’s Creek” – died connected Friday (January 30, 2026) astatine 71.

The Canadian-born O’Hara died astatine her location successful Los Angeles “following a little illness”, according to a connection from her agency, CAA. Further details were not instantly available.

O’Hara was an alum of Toronto’s Second City Theatre and was 1 of the creators of the sketch drama amusement “SCTV.”